Spilanthes is a tropical perennial in its native Brazil and Africa but is grown as an annual ornamental flower and herb in cooler areas. It grows in a compact mound and produces lots of yellow button flowers with deep red-brown eyes. Eating the leaves and flowers especially produces a short-lived tingly and then numbing effect. Also known as Buzz Buttons, Electric Buttons, Szechuan Buttons and Para Cress.

Do not cover seeds that need light to germinate. Germ. 7-14 Days, Prefers rich moist soil and appreciates shade during the hottest parts of the day.

Also known as Toothache Plant

Traditionally used to treat tooth-ache, earache, gum disease, Lyme disease and Malaria as well as a stimulant and tonic. The active ingredient in Spilanthes is Spilanthol.